Remember these Miami hotels? See the changes through the years
Nothing stays the same at Miami's luxury hotels.
The iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach is adding a five-story convention center and has previously revamped its pool area and towers while preserving its signature MiMo curves.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is closed for a $100 million renovation, planning to upgrade guest rooms, restaurants and the spa while keeping its unique mix of condos and resort accommodations.
Meanwhile, the Mandarin Oriental will be torn down and replaced by new condo and resort towers, marking the end of an era.
Up the coast, Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach has gained national acclaim, winning major awards for its Mediterranean villa style and high-end service.
The Fontainebleau Hotel rises at the former Firestone Estate, Miami Beach. In 1954 photo, the old Harvey Firestone home is still standing in the shadow of the new $14 million building. The magnate's estate eventually gave way to a swimming pool and landscaped gardens patterned after Versailles.
NO. 1: MIAMI BEACH'S FONTAINEBLEAU LOOKED LIKE THAT? SEE HOW THE LANDMARK HOTEL HAS CHANGED
The lobby. The pool area. The curves. Wow. | Published July 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archive
Open to Beach and Sea at Acqualina
NO. 2: THIS RESORT NEAR MIAMI BEACH WAS AWARDED BEST WATERFRONT HOTEL, BEATING OUT HAWAII
See which Miami-Dade County luxury hotel wins new international competition. | Published March 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Miami
NO. 3: SEE CELEBRITIES AND GO BEHIND THE SCENES AT THIS MIAMI LUXURY HOTEL THAT IS DISAPPEARING
Actors promoted their movies here. | Published December 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives
Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne to close in May as owner, developer Gencom, starts renovation. More than 400 employees will be laid off.
NO. 4: WHAT WILL RITZ-CARLTON KEY BISCAYNE LOOK LIKE AFTER A $100M REDO? SEE THE PLANS
When will it open? What will be new? | Published May 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
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